Miner’s Cap with Carbide Lamp

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Object Details

Description (Brief)

This cap was made by an unknown maker around the early 20th century. The cap is made of soft cotton canvas with a leather bill, and leather 'L' on the front for the attachment of the lamp. A carbide lamp (object number AG*MHI-MN-9442B) is attached to the cap.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Charles Norman, Sr. (thorugh Fred Norman)

ID Number

AG.MHI-MN-9442A

accession number

263098

catalog number

MHI-MN-9442A

Object Name

cap, mining

mining cap

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Work and Industry: Agriculture and Natural Resources

Mining Lamps

Work

Industry & Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Mining Helmets

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-51e1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_872204